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What are the control methods for the Ligustrum looper moth?

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The adult Ligustrum looper moth has wing patterns that slightly resemble the woven texture of a basket, with distinctive features, and a wingspan of about 9-10cm, making it a large moth. The larvae are grayish-black, or brightly colored in lighter shades; when young, the 2nd and 3rd body segments each bear two dorsal horns, and when nearly mature, the 2nd and 3rd segments swell and the area around the spiracles is vividly colored. When disturbed, the larvae can produce a cackling sound from their mouths. Adults emerge in June-July. Host plants include Ligustrum lucidum (glossy privet), Ligustrum sinense (Chinese privet), Ligustrum japonicum (Japanese privet), Fraxinus chinensis (Chinese ash), Osmanthus fragrans (sweet osmanthus), and others. Currently it is the period when older larvae are causing damage, and it is commonly seen in our area. Control methods:

The adult Ligustrum looper moth has wing patterns that slightly resemble the woven texture of a basket, with distinctive features, and a wingspan of about 9-10cm, making it a large moth. The larvae are grayish-black, or brightly colored in lighter shades; when young, the 2nd and 3rd body segments each bear two dorsal horns, and when nearly mature, the 2nd and 3rd segments swell and the area around the spiracles is vividly colored. When disturbed, the larvae can produce a cackling sound from their mouths. Adults emerge in June-July. Host plants include Ligustrum lucidum (glossy privet), Ligustrum sinense (Chinese privet), Ligustrum japonicum (Japanese privet), Fraxinus chinensis (Chinese ash), Osmanthus fragrans (sweet osmanthus), and others. Currently it is the period when older larvae are causing damage, and it is commonly seen in our area.

Control methods:

1. For nurseries, landscaped beds, and other low-growing trees, manual capture and killing is simple and effective.

2. For larger trees, pesticides such as dichlorvos and phoxim can be sprayed for control.

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